B.Ed. in Special Education – Adapted Curriculum
Prepare to Teach Students with High Support Needs through Liberty’s Bachelor of Education – Adapted Curriculum Program
If you’re exploring how to earn a degree in special education that can help prepare you to meet the needs of students with significant disabilities, Liberty University’s Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Special Education – Adapted Curriculum K-12 can help you take the next step. This bachelor’s degree in special education is designed to help equip you with the tools to serve students in grades K-12 who require adapted instruction due to cognitive, physical, or developmental challenges.
As part of this residential program, you can complete academic coursework grounded in current research and a Christian worldview. You’ll also participate in field experiences and student teaching that can help you apply what you study in real classrooms. Whether you’re drawn to public or private schools, this program can support your pursuit of licensure in Special Education – Adapted Curriculum in Virginia and potentially other states. If you’re asking, “What is an adapted curriculum?” this degree gives you the training to answer that in theory and practice.
Liberty’s School of Education offers a rigorous yet supportive environment that can support your path to become a compassionate and skilled educator. This degree in special education focuses specifically on students with more profound learning needs, equipping you with strategies to help them thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Upon successful completion of Liberty University’s Virginia state-approved Bachelor of Education program, you may apply for your teaching license in another state through reciprocity, which may or may not result in additional requirements based on your state’s Department of Education regulations.
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Highlights
Highlights of Our B.Ed. in Special Education – Adapted Curriculum
Focus on Adapted Curriculum
An adapted curriculum is designed for students who need modified content, pace, or methods due to intellectual or developmental disabilities. This program can help prepare you to meet those students’ needs with practical strategies and compassion.
Study Under Experienced Faculty
Our faculty members bring years of classroom and administrative experience to their teaching. You’ll study under educators who’ve worked in special education settings and who understand how to help you succeed.
Emphasis on Practical Application
With required practicum placements and a semester of student teaching, you can gain valuable classroom experience that reinforces your coursework – all before graduation.
Start Your Career Journey
This degree in special education can help you pursue roles such as adapted curriculum teacher, special ed interventionist, or transition coordinator. It can also provide foundational knowledge and training to support students with diverse learning needs across a variety of educational settings.
Career Potential
What Can You Do with a Bachelor’s in Special Ed – Adapted Curriculum?
Liberty University’s Bachelor of Education in Special Education with a specialization in Adapted Curriculum K-12 can help prepare you to pursue the following occupations:
- Behavior intervention specialist
- Curriculum developer
- Inclusion specialist
- Special education teacher
- Transition coordinator
#4 Best College Campus in America
At Liberty, you’ll find an affordable, high-quality education designed to help equip students like you for the real world. Our commitment to excellence has earned us recognition as the #4 Best College Campus in America by Niche.com.
Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with state-of-the-art resources like ours can help set you apart from your peers.
Courses
What Will You Study in the B.Ed. in Special Education – Adapted Curriculum Degree?
In this B.Ed. in Special Education – Adapted Curriculum program, your courses are designed to help prepare you for a focused career working with students who need adapted instruction. You’ll begin with foundational education courses covering instructional design, behavior management, and assessment. Then you’ll progress into courses specifically tailored to the adapted curriculum setting.
You’ll explore topics such as:
- Collaborating with families and support teams
- Curriculum and instruction for adapted learners
- Individualized Education Program (IEP) development
- Strategies for classroom and behavior support
- Teaching methods for students with severe disabilities
The program also includes practicum experiences and a full semester of student teaching in a special education – adapted curriculum classroom. By the time you graduate, you may have fulfilled both academic and field-based components that support licensure eligibility in Virginia.
Additional Degree Information
Featured Adapted Curriculum Courses
EDSP 345 – Cognitive and Medical Characteristics of Students with Significant Disabilities
EDSP 363 – Behavior Management
EDSP 445 – Instructional Methods and Strategies for Students with Significant Disabilities
EDSP 473 – Assessment and Transition Planning for Diverse Learners
Degree Information
- This program falls under the School of Education
- View the Degree Completion Plan
- Check out our course catalog
- Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total
BENEFITS
Why Choose Liberty’s B.Ed. in Special Education – Adapted Curriculum?
Christian Worldview
At Liberty, your training is rooted in a biblical foundation. You’ll explore what it means to serve students with significant needs from a values-driven perspective – discovering how to teach with empathy, integrity, and a commitment to each child’s God-given potential.
Early Field Experience
You won’t wait until your final year to gain classroom exposure. From early practicums to full-time student teaching, you’ll step into real classrooms and build confidence as you apply instructional methods for adapted curriculum learners.
Specialized Curriculum
Unlike generalist programs, this degree offers targeted coursework in adapted curriculum instruction. You can explore how to design modified lessons, support functional skill development, and work with students who require more intensive support.
Focused Licensure Track
This program is designed to help prepare you for licensure in special education – adapted curriculum (K-12) through the Virginia Department of Education. Your courses and field experiences are aligned with licensure requirements, so you can build a clear path toward becoming a credentialed teacher.
Admissions
How Do You Become a B.Ed. in Special Education Student?
Every application is reviewed by the admission committee on a case-by-case basis, meaning there are no set minimums for acceptance. However, all applicants must submit the following documents* for admission:
- Admission application
- Official high school transcripts
- Official college transcripts (if applicable)
- Admission essay
Results from the CLT, SAT, or ACT are not required for admission, but may be used in consideration for merit-based aid.
*Note that additional documentation may be requested by the admission committee after your application has been received.
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